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I was told by my surgeon to take stool softeners every day. I do not want my body to depend on them as they are starting to to lose there effectiveness and I’m struggling to go to the bathroom. Not sure what to do any advice is needed.

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I take Milk of Magnesia nearly every day. The days that I don't, are not pleasant.

I'm not wild about needing it every day. But I realize I'm not able to get enough Fiber and I need it right now. Hopefully I'll be able to get enough fiber in my diet soon and will be able to wean myself off of it.

It's been one of the only negative aspects of this journey.

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Get some Benefiber, found in pharmacy area at Wal-Mart mart and add it to your Water bottles. This give you fiber and is tasteless. Im 2weeks post op and have been dealing with Constipation and the doctor told me this trick and have been doing great ever since. Hope this helps.

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I've been having this problem too. Good to know about the Benefiber!

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I take Milk of Magnesia nearly every day. The days that I don't, are not pleasant.

I'm not wild about needing it every day. But I realize I'm not able to get enough fiber and I need it right now. Hopefully I'll be able to get enough fiber in my diet soon and will be able to wean myself off of it.

It's been one of the only negative aspects of this journey.

Do you sip the MOM? I️ need to take it but I️ can’t handle the taste.. What time of day do you take it


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